By: blackcinemaconnection February 19, 2020 Upcoming FilmsBET, Carl Weber, Columbus Chort, Deborah Cox, Drew Sidora, featured, Gary Dourdan, Kellita Smith, Nadine Ellis, Roger Guenveur SmithLeave a Comment

Carl Weber’s Influence

Release Date: 2/20/20; BET+ Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Trey Haley Studio(s): Influence Productions, Tri Destined Studios, Urban Books Media, BET Films Running Time: Unknown Cast: Roger Gueneveur Smith, Deborah Cox, Kellita Smith, Columbus Short, Nadine Ellis, Gary Dourdan, Anthony Hamilton, Drew Sidora, Bebe Drake, Broderick Hunter, Todd Anthony. Story: Best selling author, Carl Weber…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 4, 2020February 11, 2020 Upcoming FilmsBrely Evans, Darrin Dewitt Henson, featured, Monique Coleman, TV One1 Comment

Steppin’ Back To Love

Release Date: 2/8/2020; TV One Genre: Romance Rating: NR Director: Roger M. Bobb Studio(s): Swirl Films, TV One Running Time: 120 mins. Cast: Monique Coleman (April), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Derrick), Erica Pinkett (Kiki), Mykel Shannon Jenkins (Alonzo), Brely Evans, Blue Kimble, Jason Turner, Porsha Williams, Dorien Wilson. Story: A once-loving couple connected by dance, after…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 4, 2020February 11, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Maverick EntertainmentLeave a Comment

Mother Of A Day

Click here to purchase Release Date: 2/4/20; DVD (Original Release 5/4/2019) Genre: Comedy Rating: NR Director: Butch Maier Studio(s): Sumbadhat Productions, Maverick Running Time: 75 mins. Cast: Lamont Ferguson, Shanadiah Nicole, Malachi Dewitt, Karen M. Bryson, Ron Bianchi, Jasmine Chandler, Michelle Highsmith. Story: A man who forgets his wedding anniversary angers one woman. Imagine angering…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 Blu-RayAngela Bassett, Cuba Gooding Jr., featured, Ice Cube, Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, Nia LongLeave a Comment

Boyz N The Hood

Click here to purchase Release Date: 2/4/20; Blu-Ray (Original Release Date: 7/12/91) Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: John Singleton Studio(s): Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Running Time: 112 mins. Cast: Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Tre Styles), Desi Arnez Hine,s II (Tre, age 10), Angela Bassett (Reva Styles), Laurence Fishburne (Jason “Furious” Styles, Jr.), Ice Cube…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 Blu-RayAlfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, featured, Spike LeeLeave a Comment

Crooklyn

Click here to purchase Release Date: 2/4/20; Blu-Ray (Original Theatrical Release Date: 5/13/94) Genre: Drama Rating: PG-13 Director: Spike Lee Studio(s): Universal Pictures, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Child Hood Productions, KL Studio Classics Running Time: 115 mins. Cast: Alfre Woodard (Carolyn Carmichael), Delroy Lindo (Woody Carmichael), Zelda Harris (Troy Carmichael), Carlton Williams (Clinton Carmichael),…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 Blu-RayDenzel Washington, featured, Spike Lee, Wesley SnipesLeave a Comment

Mo’ Better Blues

Click here to purchase Release Date: 2/4/20; Blu-Ray (Original Theatrical Release Date: 8/3/1990) Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: Spike Lee Studio(s): Universal Pictures, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, KL Studio Classics. Running Time: 130 mins. Cast: Denzel Washington (Bleek Gilliam), Spike Lee (Giant), Wesley Snipes (Shadow Henderson), Joie Lee (Indigo Downes), Cynda Williams…

By: blackcinemaconnection December 25, 2019December 25, 2019 Upcoming FilmsfeaturedLeave a Comment

Antebellum

Release Date: 4/24/20; In Theaters Genre: Horror/Thriller Rating: TBA Director(s): Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz Studio(s): QC Entertainment, Lionsgate Running Time: TBA Cast: Janelle Monáe, Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, Jena Malone. Story: Antebellum is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films Get Out and…

By: blackcinemaconnection December 25, 2019February 4, 2020 Upcoming FilmsDaveed Diggs, featured, Joshua Caleb Johnson, Orlando Jones, Sundance Film FestivalLeave a Comment

The Good Lord Bird

Release Date: 2/16/20 Series Premiere; Showtime (Limited) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director(s): Albert Hughes, Haifaa Al-Mansour, Michael Nankin Studio(s): Blumhouse Television, Showtime Networks Cast: Joshua Caleb Johnson (Onion), Ethan Hawke (John Brown), Daveed Diggs (Frederick Douglass), Orlando Jones (The Rail Man), Wyatt Russell (U.S. Army Officer J. E. B. Stuart), McKinley Belcher III (Broadnax),…

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. The movie release schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Check back often…

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for the…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

29 Days Of Black History – Day 23: The Best of Enemies

By: blackcinemaconnection February 23, 2020

Black History MonthTaraji P. HensonLeave a Comment

Release Date: 4/5/19 Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: PG-13 Director: Robin Bissell Studio(s): Astute Films, Material Pictures, STXfilms Running Time: 133 mins. Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche, Wes Bentley, Bruce McGill, John Gallagher, Jr., Nick Searcy, Sope Aluko. Story: Based on the book The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New…

29 Days Of Black History – Day 22: BlacKkKlansman

By: blackcinemaconnection February 22, 2020February 23, 2020

Black History MonthLeave a Comment

Tagline: Infiltrate Hate Release Date: 8/10/18 Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: R Director: Spike Lee Studio(s): Blumhouse Productions, Monkeypaw Productions, Perfect World Pictures, QC Entertainment, Focus Features Running time: 135 mins. Cast: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier, Ryan Eggold, Paul Walter Hauser, Corey Hawkins, Harry Belafonte, Robert John Burke. Story: The film is…

29 Days Of Black History – Day 21: Hidden Figures

By: blackcinemaconnection February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Black Cinema DatabankBased On A True Story, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. HensonLeave a Comment

Release Date: 1/6/17 Genre: Drama Rating: NR Running Time: 127 mins. Director: Theodore Melfi Studio: 20th Century Fox Cast: Taraji P. Henson (Katherine Johnson), Octavia Spencer (Dorothy Vaughn), Janelle Monae (Mary Jackson), Kevin Costner (Al Harrison), Kirsten Dunst (Vivian Michael), Jim Parsons (Paul Stafford), Mahershala (Jim Johnson), Aldis Hodge Aldis Hodge (Levi Jackson). Details: As…

29 Days Of Black History – Day 20: Detroit

By: blackcinemaconnection February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

Black History MonthLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/4/17 Genre: Drama/Based on Actual Events Rating: R Director: Kathryn Bigelow Studio(s): Annapurna Pictures, First Light Production, Page 1 Running Time: 143 mins. Cast: John Boyega (Melvin Dismukes), Will Poulter (David Senak), Algee Smith (Larry Reed), Jacob Latimore (Fred Temple), Jason Mitchell (Carl Cooper), Hannah Murray (Julie Ann Hysell), Kaitlyn Dever (Karen Malloy),…

29 Days Of Black History – Day 19: Loving

By: blackcinemaconnection February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Black History MonthLeave a Comment

Release Date 11/4/16 Genre Drama/Biography Rating PG-13 Director Jeff Nichols Studio(s) Raindog Films, Big Beach Films, Focus Features Running Time 123 mins Cast Joel Edgerton as Richard Loving Ruth Negga as Mildred Loving Nick Kroll as Bernie Cohen Michael Shannon as Grey Villet Will Dalton as Virgil Terri Abney as Garnet Alano Miller as Raymond…

29 Days Of Black History – Day 18: Heat Wave

By: blackcinemaconnection February 18, 2020February 17, 2020

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Release Date: 8/13/1990 (TV Movie) Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: Kevin Hooks Studio(s): Avnet/Kerner Productions, Propaganda Films, TNT, Turner Home Entertainment Running Time: 100 mins. Cast: Blair Underwood (Robert Richardson), Cicely Tyson (Ruthana Richardson), James Earl Jones (Junius Johnson), Margaret Avery (Roxie Turpin), David Strathairn (Bill Thomas), Glenn Plummer (J.T. Turpin), Vondie Curtis-Hall (Clifford Turpin),…